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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 459.03 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 459.03 and 260.40 is: 390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 459.03 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/459.03 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 459.03 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 119,531.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,531.41/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.70

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